Alonso, who won the event in 2019, began his evening with a record 35 home runs in the first round to breeze past Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Pérez. He then faced a gassed Soto in the second, ...

There’s nothing quite like watching a home run swing, when a batter really gets ahold of one and sends the ball into orbit. That only happens a few times per game if you’re lucky, though. During the ...

The rise of the painted baseball bat continues. New York Mets first baseman and now two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonsoteamed up with artist Gregory Siff to create custom-painted bats the ...

Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby has been a summer staple for decades as a predecessor to the annual All-Star Game. With the league’s top sluggers at the plate, the event has also been home to ...